As the world becomes more connected, people from different countries, who speak different languages, need to find ways to communicate. Yumi Matsumoto examines how people from diverse backgrounds use English as a lingua franca to bridge these linguistic and cultural divides.

Ravitch’s research allows her to work closely with other scholars in India’s educational systems, as well as travel extensively across the country to assess India’s diverse educational contexts in order to offer advice that will guide policy.